Meet Nancy Houde!

What team do you participate on? 
North Kingstown Special Olympics 

What sports do you compete in? 
Swim, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Bowling & Croquet 

Where did you go to school? 
Cranston High School West, and graduated in 2020. I attend Cranston Transition Program and Blue Cross Blue Shield (Project Search).  

Do you have a job? If so, tell us about it. 
I am a bus monitor and I am responsible for watching the kids on the bus, and watching the kids cross the street.   

Why did you choose to participate in the Athlete Leadership University (ALU)? 
I thought it was an awesome opportunity to give back to Special Olympics after all it has done for me.     

What have you accomplished through your involvement with ALU? 
I have learned to stand up more for people like me and to give back to my community.  

What do you enjoy doing for fun? 
I enjoy listening to music, coloring, making bracelets and talking to my friends.    

Is there anything else about yourself that you would like to share? 
Special Olympics has given me confidence I did not have before. It has given me so many friends that I have gained through socializing with them in sports.